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The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
The Student News Site of McLean High School

The Highlander
Olivia Wood

Olivia Wood, Sports Editor

Olivia Wood is a junior at McLean High School in her third year of journalism. In her free time, she participates in Varsity golf and swim at McLean, and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

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Junior Quarterback Christian McNeil scrambles for the first down. The Langley defense was stingy throughout the game, resulting in a need to improvise for the McLean quarterback.

Highlanders stuffed by Saxons

Kavi Shah, Connor Li and Olivia Wood
November 12, 2024
Highlander offensive linemen line up against the Hornet defensive line. The McLean line struggled with stopping the Hornets's rush.

Heartbreak on homecoming

Kavi Shah, Connor Li and Olivia Wood
October 24, 2024
McDance-a-Thon members promote their car wash on Saturday, October 5th. All proceeds from the car wash go to Children's National Hospital, the club's main focus.

McLean’s McDance-a-Thon begins fundraising for new year

Olivia Wood, Reporter
October 8, 2024
Junior cornerback Justin Cossio catches a pass during McLean's warmup.

Highlanders struggle against Statesmen

Saavan Vohra and Olivia Wood
September 28, 2024
Senior outside hitter Luke Cowan spikes a ball across the net in their match against West Springfield. McLean won the match 3-0.

McLean sports’ newest addition

Olivia Wood, Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
Senior Aaron Chandler waves the MACTOWN flag in the McLean student section following a touchdown.

Highlanders lasso Mustangs

Connor Li and Olivia Wood
August 31, 2024
Junior forward Joe Margita chases down a ball that is approaching the out-of-bounds line. Margita was a very active player in this game, scoring one of the three Highlander goals.

Highlanders triumph in state quarterfinals

Olivia Wood, Connor Li and Kavi Shah
June 5, 2024
Senior Ava Liberatore talks about her internship at the HBC Group, and how it taught her to work in real estate.

College and Career Center hosts HIP Showcase

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
June 1, 2024
McLean's boys varsity soccer team poses with the banner and trophy they received for becoming Northern Region champions. Game-winning goal scorer Luke Hamel holds the banner for his team.

Highlanders take regional title

Olivia Wood, Connor Li and Kavi Shah
May 30, 2024
On Wednesday April 24th during all lunches, the College and Career Center hosted “Wheel of Futures” to get students acclimated with topics such as colleges, employment and financial aid. Student's spin to get a trivia question, and if correct, receive a piece of candy or a prize.

College and Career Center to hold spring events

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
The cast performs "Stay, I Pray You," as they board the train and leave their homeland to find freedom in Paris.

TheatreMcLean’s Anastasia is the perfect production

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood
April 19, 2024
Students play "I Want Watermelon" during independent work time after finishing classwork. It's the go-to activity to kill time.

McLean wants watermelon

Lauren Wood and Olivia Wood
March 19, 2024
McDance-a-Thon just held their dance marathon, the club's annual big fundraiser. They raised $53,765.07 for Children's National Hospital.

McDance-a-Thon begins 2025 preparations

Olivia Wood, Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
Senior Nathan Mahoney, known as "Yung Moo Bloo" appeared as a guest performer. Members gathered on the dance floor to watch.

McDance-a-Thon hosts annual dance marathon

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Last year, McDance-a-Thon's dance marathon was a huge success, and they revealed that they had donated over $61k for Children's National Hospital.

McDance-a-Thon to host annual dance marathon

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
Mclean Dive team dips into the season

Mclean Dive team dips into the season

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood
January 24, 2024
On Jan. 12, McLeadership put on a glow in the dark themed pep rally in anticipation for the Langley Basketball Game. The theme was very popular among the students and the pep rally was a big hit.

The team behind the scenes

Helen Shields and Olivia Wood
January 20, 2024
Last year, McDance-a-Thon raised over $61k for Childrens National Hospital. This year, they hope to surpass that amount, as well as give donations from fundraisers such as toy drives.

McDance-a-Thon hosts toy drive to support EVAN Foundation

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
Students can browse and buy popcorn options to donate to McDance-aThon. Profits from popcorn sold go directly towards the Children's National Hospital.

McDance-a-Thon hosting online popcorn fundraiser

Olivia Wood, Online Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
Max Vadas tees off at Army Navy Country Club against Washington Liberty High School.

Vadas swings into states

Olivia Wood and Connor Li
October 29, 2023
McLean's offense lines up for a play against Meridian in the season opener on Aug. 25. Despite the pouring rain, McLean scored 44 points, shutting out Meridian.

Highlanders wash out Mustangs in rainy season opener

Olivia Wood, Reporter
August 27, 2023
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